Sometime 1999 to 2002, we used to run whale shark tours in Donsol, Philippines one month every year for 4 years during whale shark peak season. We witnessed this town’s progress from being sleepy, forgotten and provincial to becoming THE place with the “Best Animal Encounter in Asia” - TIME Magazine 2004 year-end Special Report. Having had to write 2 Philippine whale shark articles for the Feb issue of Asian Geographic, we unearthed our long forgotten video made in 2002 - sort of our remembrance and goodbye to Donsol as we immigrated to Australia. Through this video, in the privacy of our homes and offices, we have a chance to see how amazing this special place is.
The Butanding Festival this year will be from the 28th of April to the 15th of May. But the parades may happen when the festival begins.
Hi Yogi, Stella,
This is an interesting video. Will you have more coming? I downloaded it for viewing on my ipod.
Do you have the links to the articles?
Hi Andy,
It’s not out yet. Try to get hold of a copy this month. I’m sure you’ll find it in Taipei. We have 3 articles - a portfolio, Pamilacan Revisited and Butanding! Butanding! The magazine will be a Yogi feature!
hi guys!
whee.. i remember donsol and the whale sharks while watching the video. i miss donsol. will always remember swimming with the gentle giants.. =) thanks again for taking us to see the whale sharks before you guys left for Australia.
miss you both!
~patricia
Hey Cutie,
We just mentioned recently how we brought you and Angel to Donsol and that you two saw a baby whale shark and not us! Glad this little video will remind you of your special time with us. You helped us say goodbye to Donsol.
Tita